Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - The Searcher of Human Hearts

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

The Searcher of Human Hearts

Scripture:  John 2:23-25

Reflection:
 
Read John 2

Why does it take a miracle or miraculous signs before people believe?
 
If people can only believe in signs and not prophetic words then how can they practice self-denial?

How can Jesus trust those following him when the human heart is fickle, unstable and emotional?  

Did some people follow Jesus just because he was the newest teacher in town? Did some follow because they really understood his message and was preparing to follow to the end?

 
Prayer:   God of glory, we ask you not to show us miraculous signs, but touch our hearts with your words.  Let us not be followers of what you can do but trust us to be vessels to follow you because we believe in your words.  Amen.

Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - The Surrender of Nathanael

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

The Surrender of Nathanael

Scripture:  John 1:43-51

Reflection:
 
Why is it so hard for us to believe the words of others?  How often have we responded like Nathanael? Why?

Many of us when we first met Christ, we were excited to tell others to "come and see".  When was the last time you sat down and shared your faith and simple story about our Lord and Savior?


Prayer:   Creator, you've called us to come and see about Jesus Christ.  As we make our way to you, we ask that you put in us a simple message to share with others.  Help us to be bold as we talk about your love and grace for all of us.  Use us today as a vessel to spread the good news.  Amen.

Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - The One Who Sees

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

The One Who Sees

Scripture:  John 1:40-42

Reflection:
 
God knows our full potential, sometimes it takes other to tell us what they see in us.  What potential does someone else see in you?

Simon Peter name was Greek and then Jesus gave him the Aramaic name Cephas.  Because of his new relationship with Jesus, his name was changed.  Why did Jesus call him Cephas?


Prayer:   Creator, we come to you asking you what do you see in us?  We know there is a new name for us, but it has not been revealed.  Send the Holy Spirit to confirm on us what we shall become and what we shall be called for what you've called us to do.  Amen.

Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - The First Disciples

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

The First Disciples

Scripture:  John 1:35-39

Reflection:
 
When you truly accepted Christ, how far did God have to come to meet you?

How would you answer the question Jesus proposed?

On this life journey, what do you understand about your purpose God has called you to be a Christian?



Prayer:   Lord, the first disciples followed you without questions, but Jesus proposed the questions to them.  Let us be like this disciples to ask the question where you live so we can follow and stay with you.   Amen.

Weekday Devotional with William Barclay - The Coming of the Spirit

Daily Devotions with William Barclay

365 Meditations on the Heart of the New Testament

The Coming of the Spirit

Scripture:  John 1:32-34

Reflection:
 
John and Jesus are cousins, why wasn't John able to recognize him?

What does it mean to be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

There's a difference between John's water baptism and Jesus Holy Spirit baptism.  John baptized to cleanse and dedicate, Jesus baptized to saturate our lives with knowing God's will, give us strength to handle life and purify us by making us holy.


Prayer:   God, we ask you to come descend on us like a dove daily.  Allow you spirit to enter into our lives like a flood.  Amen.